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Andrew Maloney

Andrew Maloney

I'm a Chicago-based reporter covering the business of law, focusing on national and global law firms for The American Lawyer, Law.com and other ALM publications. Reach out: [email protected].    

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September 12, 2022 | The American Lawyer

With Antitrust at 'Historic' Moment, Shook Hardy Adds DOJ Litigator

Ryan Sandrock, who will co-lead Shook's antitrust group, worked on the government's landmark claims against Google search, as well as claims against a $13 billion merger between healthcare companies.

By Andrew Maloney

3 minute read

September 07, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Cooley Associate One of 10 Victims in Seattle-Area Plane Crash

Gabrielle Hanna, described as a "burgeoning star" at Cooley, died in a plane crash over the weekend that took the lives of every passenger aboard.

By Andrew Maloney

4 minute read

August 31, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Seeing Growing Talent Opportunity, Honigman Opens in Israel

Lawyers from Davis Polk, Goodwin, Pillsbury, Ellenoff Grossman and Roberts & Holland have joined Honigman's subsidiary in Israel.

By Andrew Maloney

6 minute read

August 29, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Kirkland Adds 2 More From Latham, With Funds Activity Busy as Ever

Kirkland and others are increasing their hiring in investment funds practices while gearing up for new rules and scrutiny on fund clients.

By Andrew Maloney

3 minute read

August 26, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Big Law Will Likely 'Rightsize' Attorney Ranks Through Attrition, Performance Reviews

While mass layoffs are unlikely at the moment, law firms will manage ranks by taking more subtle measures to balance slower demand and increased payroll expenses, analysts say.

By Andrew Maloney

5 minute read

August 26, 2022 | The American Lawyer

NY Law Firm Taps Kirkland Partner to Launch in Chicago

John Worth, opening Phillips Lytle's Chicago office, said through relationships he's made at Kirkland, "there is a fertile ground for referrals."

By Andrew Maloney

5 minute read

August 25, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Where Is Big Law Still Looking to Grow?

While law firm leaders want to keep growing in the largest U.S. cities, the surge of activity in Miami may not be over.

By Andrew Maloney

5 minute read

August 23, 2022 | The American Lawyer

'Exploding' Growth in Utah Leads to Tax Additions at Holland & Hart

By growing in Salt Lake, the firm is also seeking a competitive edge against several new Big Law entrants.

By Andrew Maloney

4 minute read

August 23, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Is Law Firm 'Free Agency' Pushing Clients and Firms Apart?

As law firms mix and match partners and associates on a client's matters, client relationships can diminish.

By Andrew Maloney

5 minute read

August 22, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Law Firms Likely to Make 'Course Corrections' as Inflation Challenges Billing

Average billing rate hikes of 5.8% in 2022, per Wells Fargo Private Bank, lag behind the sharper increases of recent years. They also trail the U.S. inflation rate.

By Andrew Maloney

6 minute read